His Excellency: George Washington
2005-09-25T01:54:28-04:00https://images.c-span.org/Files/731/189007-13-m.jpgProfessor Ellis talked about his book His Excellency: George Washington, published by Knopf. The author explained Washington’s position on several issues, including expansion and slavery. Following his remarks he responded to questions and comments from members of the audience.
After the discussion, scenes of the book festival along the National Mall were shown before Professor Ellis was interviewed. He responded to questions and comments from telephone callers.
After the discussion, scenes of the book festival along the National Mall were shown before Professor Ellis was interviewed. He responded to questions and comments from telephone callers.
Professor Ellis talked about his book His Excellency: George Washington, published by Knopf. The author explained Washington’s position on… read more
Professor Ellis talked about his book His Excellency: George Washington, published by Knopf. The author explained Washington’s position on several issues, including expansion and slavery. Following his remarks he responded to questions and comments from members of the audience.
After the discussion, scenes of the book festival along the National Mall were shown before Professor Ellis was interviewed. He responded to questions and comments from telephone callers. close
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